Telefonica May Sell TPI

Spanish telecom Telefonica may be ready to sell its 59.9 percent stake in the directory publisher Telefonica Publicidad e Informacion. One of TPI’s apparent suitors is Apax Group, which is a former part owner of Britain’s Yell Group, along with Hicks Muse.

You can read about the possible sale here and here.

TPI has a leadership position in directories in Spain, along with a strong position in South America, virtually owning the market in Peru and Chile, with solid positions in Brazil and Argentina. The company also has a growing competitive DA business in Italy.